Executive Talent Architect & Succession Leader

Amazon

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 200,700 - 298,700

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amazon's Senior Leader eXperiences (SLX) seeks a Director of Executive Talent Management to shape leadership strategy across the company. You will oversee executive talent management, succession planning, and capability development for Director+ roles in a global, AI-forward context.

You will partner with PXT and business leaders to implement data-driven talent assessments, mobility programs, and leadership‑pipeline initiatives that fuel Amazon's growth while maintaining an inclusive,

Qualifications

10+ years of leadership experience in Talent Management and/or leadership development.
10+ years in strategic HR roles within a rapidly scaling tech and global organization.
Experience developing and owning executive talent management strategies aligned with business transformation.

Responsibilities

Own the unified cadence of executive talent management mechanisms across Amazon.
Drive innovation in executive talent management practices—from ideation through implementation.
Lead a team focused on Executive Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Strategic Capability Planning.
Create a unified approach supporting executive talent identification, development, and organizational effectiveness.
Identify and implement strategies for accelerating executive readiness and building a leadership pipeline.
Utilize data-driven analytics to drive leadership outcomes and inform decisions.